Real Madrid ready €300m Neymar bid
Blancos to make record move for PSG star
Real Madrid are preparing a €300m bid for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, reports Spanish publication Sport.
The Blancos remain in the market for a Cristiano Ronaldo replacement and are ready to step up their efforts to land a top target.
They will, however, need to see PSG's hand forced, with those in Spain hoping to see UEFA punish the Ligue 1 champions for Financial Fair Play breaches.
Uefa sanctions could force Paris St-Germain to sell Neymar. And Real Madrid are reportedly ready to pay a staggering amount to get the Brazilian to the Bernabeu.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 17, 2018
It's the gossip: https://t.co/itQN85S57h pic.twitter.com/kS05Q2c6y4
Timbers land veteran goalkeeper
The Portland Timbers announced the signing of goalkeeper Steve Clark off waivers from D.C. United on Friday.
The 32-year-old spent time with Danish club AC Horsens before returning to MLS where he spent two seasons with D.C. United.
Ospina joins Napoli on loan
Napoli signed Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina on a season-long loan on Friday.
Ospina will spend the campaign with the Serie A side after falling out of favour at the Emirates Stadium.
The Colombia international, who played at the World Cup earlier this year, is behind Petr Cech and new signing Bernd Leno in Arsenal manager Unai Emery's pecking order.
Good luck at @sscnapoli, @D_Ospina1 ?
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) August 17, 2018
No decision from Villa on future
New York City FC star David Villa has not made any decision on his future, despite reports that he is ready to retire, according to ESPN.
The former Barcelona star had a significant layoff for injury this season that reportedly left him frustrated.
Report: David Villa's NYCFC tenure will likely end this season as the club is not planning to extend his contract, and the Spaniard could potentially retire https://t.co/DHYVNvl8C5
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 17, 2018
Madrid still want Eriksen this summer
Perez won't wait for Spurs midfielder
Real Madrid are set to move for Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen the close of the summer window, according to Don Balon.
Florentino Perez has no desire to wait until the winter window to bring in another big name player and wants to push through a deal for the Spurs midfielder before the end of August.
Denayer arrives in Lyon to complete move
Jason Denayer arrived in France on Friday night to complete his medical ahead of a move to Lyon, according to L'Equipe.
The 23-year-old Belgian is set to join the Ligue 1 side from Manchester City as the club looks to strengthen their back line.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has tonight announced that Manchester City defender Jason Denayer is joining the club.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) August 17, 2018
More to follow... pic.twitter.com/F94RhP4hLa
Whitecaps land Salvadorian defender
The Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed on Friday that the club has signed Salvadoran international defender Roberto Domínguez.
The 21-year-old joins for the rest of the season with the club holding an option on him through 2021.
Chelsea feared Hazard exit
Sarri was braced for star to move on
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has admitted he was was concerned about losing Eden Hazard during the transfer window, but says that he has since had reassurances that the Belgian will remain at Stamford Bridge despite interest from Real Madrid.
Hazard, who has less than two years left to run on his current deal with the Blues, has yet to put pen to paper on a new £300,000-a-week deal, which remains on the table amid speculation that the 27-year-old could be set to join Los Blancos.
City and PSG told Weigl price tag
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have been told it will take €75 m to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl, claims France Football.
The 22-year-old is one of European football's most exciting youngsters, but he will not come cheap if leading sides from England and France decide to make a move.
#Dortmund set price at €75M for Julian #Weigl amid #ManCity and #PSG rumours [@snhw_] https://t.co/iSIVaw2iL1 pic.twitter.com/cMbuMSQvzC
— CalcioMercato (En) (@CmdotCom_En) August 17, 2018
Abraham wanted by Aston Villa
Tammy Abraham could still be heading out of Chelsea, with Birmingham Live revealing that he remains a top target for Aston Villa.
The 20-year-old striker is back at Stamford Bridge after spending last season with Swansea, but remains some way down the pecking order.
Pogba to land loyalty bonus
Paul Pogba stands to land £3.4m ($4m) in bonuses if he remains at Manchester United, according to The Metro.
The French midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona, but will profit considerably from clauses in his contract if that interest is shunned and he stays at Old Trafford.
AC Milan sign Castillejo and Laxalt
Villarreal forward Samuel Castillejo and Genoa midfielder Diego Laxalt have joined AC Milan shortly before the close of Italy's transfer window, the Serie A club said on Friday.
Milan added that Villarreal and Genoa have made the move of forwards Carlos Bacca and Gianluca Lapadula, respectively, permanent.
DONE DEAL: AC Milan make a deadline day swoop to sign Castellijo and Laxalt! https://t.co/PRB0qSafN3
— Goal USA (@GoalUSA) August 17, 2018
***Sources: Goal.com, BBC, Reuters, AFP